2 Corinthians 13:4
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Cross-reference
In 2 Corinthians 4:7-12, Paul expands on carrying Jesus' death in our bodies so His life is revealed — the same pattern of weakness and power.
2 Corinthians 12:10 declares 'when I am weak, then I am strong' — directly parallel to the weakness leading to Christ's power in 13:4.
2 Corinthians 4:10 parallels carrying Jesus' death to manifest his life — the same weakness-to-power pattern found in 13:4.
1 Corinthians 15:43 uses the same 'sown in weakness, raised in power' contrast, directly paralleling Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.
Revelation 1:18 directly states Christ was dead and now lives forever, holding keys of death — the same resurrection power mentioned here.
1 Peter 3:22 adds that Christ is now at God's right hand with all powers subject to him — the result of his resurrection.
In 1 Peter 3:18, Christ's death and being made alive by the Spirit parallels the same pattern of weakness and power.
Hebrews 5:7 shows Jesus in the days of his flesh offering prayers with cries — his human weakness before the crucifixion.
2 Timothy 2:11 states the trustworthy saying: if we died with Him, we will also live with Him — a direct echo of the resurrection hope.
Philippians 3:10 expresses Paul's desire to know Christ's resurrection power and share in His sufferings — the same dual pattern of death and life.
Philippians 2:9-11 shows Christ's exaltation after death, with universal worship — the outcome of the resurrection power.
Philippians 2:8 specifies his obedience to death on a cross — the very weakness in which he was crucified.
Ephesians 1:19-23 expands on the same power that raised Christ, showing its cosmic scope and Christ's exaltation.
Romans 14:9 states Christ died and lived to be Lord of both dead and living — the purpose behind the resurrection power.
Romans 6:10 stresses Christ died once for all and lives to God, echoing the once-for-allness of the crucifixion and life.
Romans 6:9 emphasizes Christ's resurrection is final — death no longer has mastery — reinforcing 'he lives by God's power'.
Romans 6:8-11 expands on dying and living with Christ, detailing how believers share in his death and resurrection life.
Romans 6:4 applies the same death-resurrection pattern to believers' baptism and new life, mirroring 'we will live with him'.
Acts 4:10-12 adds that the crucified and raised Jesus is the only source of salvation, expanding on the power theme.
Acts 2:36 declares Jesus made Lord after crucifixion, adding the lordship result of the resurrection power mentioned here.
John 10:18 reveals Jesus' sovereign authority over his death — showing his crucifixion weakness was voluntary, not powerless.
Romans 1:4 declares Christ was appointed Son of God with power through resurrection, directly echoing the 'lives by God's power' theme.
John 6:57 directly parallels: as Christ lives because of the Father, so believers live because of him—the same power dynamic.
Philippians 2:7 describes Christ emptying himself to take human form — the incarnation that led to his crucifixion in weakness.
Ecclesiastes 8:8 states no one has power over death, contrasting with Christ who lives by God's power after being crucified.
Acts 3:16 shows Jesus' name bringing strength and healing, echoing the theme of divine power working through human weakness.
Luke 20:38 affirms God is God of the living, supporting the truth that Christ lives by God's power and gives life to believers.